15,000 Kids and Counting: The Search (Adoption)
Synopsis
Last year, over 15,000 children in Britain were waiting to be adopted, with one child entering care every 20 minutes.
Synopsis
Lauren, a seven-year-old girl, waits for a family as she lives in foster care with Chris, Debbie, and their daughter Rosie. The documentary follows social workers Annette and Jackie as they seek adoptive parents for Lauren and her siblings, a two-year-old boy and a three-year-old brother. In Britain, child protection teams are overwhelmed, with one child entering care every 20 minutes. Last year, over 15,000 children were waiting for adoption, many of whom are siblings or have special needs.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Lauren and Liam as they prepare for adoption.
- See the emotional journey of foster parents Chris and Debbie.
- Find out how children adapt to new family environments.
Did You Know
- A child is taken into care in Britain every 20 minutes.
- Last year, over 15,000 children were waiting to be adopted in Britain.
- The number of children waiting for adoption has doubled in five years.
- Lauren and Liam have lived in foster care for over two years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many children were waiting to be adopted in Britain last year?
Last year, over 15,000 children were waiting to be adopted in Britain.
How often is a child taken into care in Britain?
On average, a child is taken into care every 20 minutes in Britain.
What challenges did Liam face when he was first placed in foster care?
Liam was described as a 'frozen baby' who did not move, smile, or communicate, and he would projectile vomit two or three times a day for the first few months.
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